Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Oakland?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Oakland are from: • Johannesburg, from R18 565 return

How do I know if a flight to Oakland is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Oakland is around R18 384 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Which airlines should I consider for flights to Oakland?

Qatar Airways is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Oakland and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Oakland?

Qatar Airways is the only airline flying to Oakland on KAYAK.

R18 565 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Oakland in 2026

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Cheapest return flight

R18 565

Typical prices: R18 384-R24 484

British Airways

Sun 28/1Thu 1/2

JNB - OAK • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

R18 997

Typical prices: R18 116-R18 116

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Sat 17/11

JNB - OAK • 2 stops

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Recent return flight deals to Oakland

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 565British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 581British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 661British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 693British Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Nov 1

19:10 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

36h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:02 - 5:35OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R32 104Emirates

Fri, Dec 25 - Thu, May 13

10:25 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

47h 34m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 - 10:15OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R35 529Emirates

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, May 13

18:50 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

39h 09m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 - 10:15OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R36 009Emirates

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Apr 18

18:50 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

37h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 - 5:30OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R142 740Emirates

All return flight deals to Oakland

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 565British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 581British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 661British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

22:00 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

34h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:51 - 10:25OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

R18 693British Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Nov 1

19:10 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

36h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:02 - 5:35OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R32 104Emirates

Fri, Dec 25 - Thu, May 13

10:25 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

47h 34m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 - 10:15OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R35 529Emirates

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, May 13

18:50 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

39h 09m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 - 10:15OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R36 009Emirates

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Apr 18

18:50 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OAK Oakland

37h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 - 5:30OAK Oakland-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dubai Intl

R142 740Emirates

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Oakland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Oakland with more confidence.

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How much is a flight to Oakland?

A return flight to Oakland costs R23 368 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cape Town average R20 749.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Oakland?

Morning flights to Oakland are the cheapest at R18 389 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R28 103.

What is a good deal for flights to Oakland?

Flights under R18 384 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Oakland at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

Cape Town R18 384

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Cheapest flight	R18 565

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Oakland

When to book flights to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Oakland based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Oakland?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Oakland are from:
• Johannesburg, from R18 565 return
How do I know if a flight to Oakland is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Oakland is around R18 384 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Oakland?
Qatar Airways is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Oakland and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

For flights to Oakland, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R18 384 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to morning to save up to R9 714 per return. Morning flights to Oakland average R18 389 compared to R28 103 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.